dogdoc Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I have a mossberg 835 for turkey hunting---I very dependable shooting shotgun. I don't deer hunt with a shotgun but I am sure you could get an extra rifled barrel for an 835. welcome to the forum todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! First of all welcome to the site! It's a hard question to answer. You've got people using just about every possible shotgun out there for both turkeys and deer. In my opinion if you're going to use it for both get one of the shotgun combos with two barrels. One barrel with screw in chokes and another with a fully rifled barrel if you're plan on shooting slugs for deer. Other than that you'll need to decide whether you want a pump, auto, single or double barrel gun. Most turkey hunters shoot a pump or auto. As far as brands go try a bunch of them out. Find one that fits you well. There are several quality manufacturers out there to choose from. It's really about fit and personal preference. Most hunters use a 12 gauge for turkeys. But there are lots of folks using 20 & 10 gauge as well. Most folks shoot guns that handle up to 3" shells. But the 3 1/2" guns are getting more popular. There are also several that shoot guns that'll handle on 2 3/4" shells. They'll all kill turkeys and deer. Guess what I'm saying is there is no simple answer. Just go out and try some out. Find one that fits you well and that you like. Good Luck! Borch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! Welcome to the forums! Mossberg has a Deer/Turkey combo, it already comes with both barrels! The deer barrel is a cantilever style too! They have them in 12 and 20 guage. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! if you have a choice for deer--I would use a rifle for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffett1 Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! Like most others say it is simply a preference when it comes to brand names, but I still say you can't go wrong with the good ol' Remington 870. Great gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! If I were going to pick one shotgun to hunt both turkey and deer, I would consider an autoloader very seriously. Turkey and deer loads are at the upper end of the recoil spectrum. Firing either one from a fixed-breech gun (pump, double, single) is usually not much fun. And you will need to do a bit of "bench work" or "sighting in" with both. An auto makes this all somewhat more bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! I like my Mossberg 835! ITs a turkey killin fool! But for slugs in not sure! Never shot one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! [ QUOTE ] you dont need a rifle barrel all you need is a slug and that will work and it should to [/ QUOTE ] You'll need to get a rifle barrel for the Mossberg 835, you can't just throw a slug in a turkey barrel and shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! For a Pump shotgun I would Recomend a Benelli Nova. I use mine for turkeys and it patterns verry well. For an autoloader I would recomend a Winchester SX2. All and all it don't really matter what i say cause you have the $$$$$$$$$$ not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Re: HELP!!!!!!! After using 2 different friends guns to bag my first 2 longbeards , I was sold on the mossberg 835 turkey slayer...it folded the first one up like a cheap umbrella at 50 yards...very reasonably priced too at $298.00...fiber optic sights...mossy -oak camo...I love mine. You can get the rifled barrel to complete the combo. Slaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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